Nursing Homes in ZIP 71261 (Mer Rouge, LA)
CMS records 1 nursing homes with a mailing address in ZIP 71261 (Mer Rouge, LA); among those rated, the average overall score is 1.0 out of 5.
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Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) serve people who need continuous nursing care, rehabilitation after a hospital stay, or long-term residential care. CMS inspects them roughly annually and publishes Five-Star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Side-by-side provider data
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Woods Home for the Elderly | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 119 | 54.9% | — | 2 |
Nursing Homes on record in ZIP 71261
What to weigh in ZIP 71261
The best comparison uses several signals at once: inspection history, nurse staffing, quality measures, and the specific services a person needs. Ratings summarize those signals but never replace a visit or a conversation with staff.
If you are choosing for yourself or a family member in ZIP 71261, Mer Rouge, LA, visit in person when possible, ask about current availability, and confirm participation in Medicare and Medicaid. Ask how the provider handles care planning, family communication, and after-hours concerns.
CMS snapshot for ZIP 71261
The current snapshot records 1 nursing homes in ZIP 71261; 1 (100%) publish an overall CMS rating. Ownership on record breaks down as 1 non-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 1.0 out of 5 at Oak Woods Home for the Elderly (non-profit). 119 certified beds are reported across 1 of these provider. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 0.80 hours per resident-day. 1 provider has at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $18,349 in fines.
| Providers on record | 1 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 1 of 1 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 1.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | Oak Woods Home for the Elderly (1.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 1 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 119 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 1 |
| Total federal fines | $18,349 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 0.80 |
| Avg RN turnover | Not reported |
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About the data
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